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The Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) is a constituent R&D establishment of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Applications for Scientific positions for following positions are invited by the institute, which is engaged in research in many different areas of modern biological sciences and microbe-related biotechnology, with special emphasis on research and development of an interdisciplinary nature :

Upper Age limit : 45/50 Years
*(The Selection Committee depending upon the performance of the candidate may choose to place the candidate in any of the Grade pay within Pay Band-4 subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria).

Essential: Applicants must have PhD degree in either Organic or Bioorganic Chemistry, or any biological discipline with demonstrated record of innovative scientific accomplishment as evidenced by outstanding publications in high IF Journals and/or patents, and a strong motivation to perform cutting-edge science, with minimum 3 and 6 Years experience for Principal and Sr. Principal Scientist, respectively.

Desirable: Candidates with research programs in any field of Organic Chemistry (such as Synthetic and/or Analytical aspects e.g. NMR, Mass spec etc) are welcome. The qualified candidate will target his/her research activities in areas where chemistry and biology intersect. He/she will develop an independent, challenging research program at national/international level and also collaborate with scientists working on microbiological problems.
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A strong Research background in Immunology or Molecular biology of infectious diseases and their agents. A record of cutting-edge research in any of the emerging areas related to either (a) B cells, T cells, NK cells, macrophages, dendtritic cells immunology, immunomodulation, vaccines, immunobiology of tolerance and autoimmunity and Systems biology of the immune network, or (b) molecular mechanisms involved in establishment of infection by and/or immunity against microorganisms.
The selected candidates will also be expected to pursue R&D programs resulting in benefits for industry and society (Application-oriented programs).